People
Improved education for kids with disabilities ‘a must’
Sunday, September 6, 2009, 1:57 pm | Reported by Geraldine Holt
Felicity Maddison from Carers Queensland has issued a plea for an overhaul of education services for children with disabilities in Queensland.
Claims abortion laws putting QLD women at risk
Sunday, September 6, 2009, 1:51 pm | Reported by Aidan Caldwell
Queensland abortion laws are putting women in danger and have led to a rise in backyard terminations, according to pro-choice lobby groups.
Brisbane Festival set for spectacular start
Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:24 pm | Reported by Tom Monsen
The QBE Riverfire on September 12 will once again kick off the Brisbane Festival which this year stretches to October 3. Organisers promise that the Riverfire will include a bigger and better fireworks display than previous years.
Aged care workers face sack for not having heat pack qualifications
Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:21 pm | Reported by Chris Loy
A Federal Government ruling on qualifications means a number of nursing home workers will now be out of a job. Chris Loy reports…
Mango pits could eliminate Listeria
Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:14 pm | Reported by Joshua Brockbank
New research shows the humble mango seed could soon be used as mans latest weapon against the deadly Listeria virus.
Ipswich welcomes ‘The Makeup Room’
Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:06 pm | Reported by Elizabeth Armstrong
Brisbane-based makeup artists Ellen Armstrong and Kate Johnston were welcomed to Ipswich with open arms as they launched their business venture ‘The Makeup Room’ last month.
Students refused service at South Bank
Saturday, September 5, 2009, 5:03 pm | Reported by Wendy Fung
South Bank businesses are participating in a student lock-out trial initiated by the Queensland Police Service (QPS) to prevent vandalism and truancy.
Artists run the show in Brisbane’s Valley
Saturday, September 5, 2009, 2:39 pm | Reported by Sally Claxton
Artist-run initiatives are leading the charge on the Brisbane art scene, as multi-purpose galleries and studios like Jugglers Art Space in Fortitude Valley provide an outlet for local talent.
Life is the winner at Transplant Games
Friday, September 4, 2009, 6:44 pm | Reported by Stephanie Bourke
The 17th World Transplant Games proved to be a great success on the Gold Coast last week in raising awareness on organ donation.
Fashion graduates go global
Friday, September 4, 2009, 6:29 pm | Reported by Maria Ermides
Although Brisbane has emerged as a fashion hub, many fashion graduates are foregoing the local market and are seizing opportunities overseas.
